Encouraging Baby Shower Card

One of the lovely ladies at the Bible study that I facilitate is expecting her second child.  Second child baby showers are iffy- especially when expecting the same gender as your first.  I couldn't just leave it alone with the group gift and put together this pretty little confection.  The papers are from the Prima Madeline paper pack. 

The flower was stamped with silver Brilliance ink (you can't tell in this picture) onto a shiny vellum and cut using the Heartfelt Creations Vintage Floret die.  I inked the flower with a Brilliance teardrop pink ink.  After shaping and layering the flowers, I placed a store bought pearl and inked the pearl with the pink Brilliance ink as well.  The leaves come from the Heartfelt Creations Aster die set.  This was also inked with a green Brilliance teardrop ink, shaped and portions cut for use.  The fibers and ribbons come from the stash- too old to identify.  Everything is edged in Vintage Photo Distress Ink- a go-to standard for me.

The inside needed a little dressing up so I made this Bible verse in Word and printed on a piece of the patterned paper from the pack.  There's a light script behind the verse that adds a little depth in person that the photo doesn't actually capture.  It's just the right sentiment to encourage an expectant mom.

Hope your day is encouraging too!

I've linked this creation up at the Cute Card Thursday In the Summertime challenge.   With all that bright flowery goodness, it reminds me of summertime.  Come join the fun.